Description
More light-gathering power is great for viewing deep-sky objects.
A combination of a 130mm Newtonian reflector and a simple and easy-to-use "Alt-Azimuth" mount that is comprised of parts of the AP equatorial mount.
Vixen Telescope APZ-R130Sf Description
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APZ Mount
With the smooth friction control mechanism of the APZ mount, the telescope can be moved quickly by hand to your target object. Lightweight grab-and-go telescope to take it to anywhere.
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Derived from the transformation of the AP Mount.
The mount is composed of sectional modules and units that can be easily upgraded to an AP equatorial mount with additional components.
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Sealed Ball Bearings
The sealed type ball bearings are used for the movable part to eliminate from mixing in of dust particles and offer excellent durability. It ensures smooth rotation of an optical tube loaded.
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Decent 8kg Loading Weight
The rigid body and sealed ball bearings allow for using a VMC telescope with a 200mm aperture.
Specifications
Optical tubes
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Objective mirror, the effective aperture130mm parabolic, multicoated
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Focal length (Focal ratio)650mm (F5.0)
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Resolving power / Limiting magnitude0.89 arc seconds / 12.3
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Light gathering power345x unaided eye
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Dimensions / Weight160mm dia. x 575mm long / 5.3kg (Net 4.0kg)
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Finderscope6x30mm Finder, 7 degrees field of view
Eyepiece section
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Adapter threads / Visual back43mm and 42mm for T-ring / 31.7mm push-fit
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EyepiecesPL20mm (33x, 89' field of view), PL6.3mm (103x, 30' field of view)
Tripod
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Leg type, material3-section aluminum legs with quick-release leg clamps
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Size / WeightAdjustable from 570mm to 1296mm in length, from 526mm to 1159mm in height, setup radius from 350mm to 710mm / 3.0 kg
Others
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PhotographyUsable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection, and Afocal imaging
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Solar observationNot available
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Total weight12.1kg (without eyepieces)
Configuration
- Optical tube assembly
- APZ Mount
- Eyepieces
- APP-TL130 Tripod
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